Photo of the Day (11.23.08)

by Jeremy Kressmann on

There’s something intriguingly dreamlike about this photo from Flickr user Emerald2810. Is it the silhouetted biplanes? The luminous sky blanketed with clouds? I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it seems to be laden with hidden symbolism and meaning. In some ways it reminds me of the work of early surrealist photographers like Man Ray.

Shot any of your own surrealist masterpieces during your travels? Why not share them with our Gadling readers? All you have to do is add them to our pool on Flickr, and one might just get chosen as our Photo of the Day.

Step back in time with the oldest Boeing still flying

by Kent Wien on

zAfter an 18,000 hour restoration, over a period of eight years, Addison Pemberton has finally finished a dream.

Along with 62 volunteers, he’s rebuilt the only flyable Boeing model 40 in existence. And it’s officially the oldest Boeing still flying, having been built in 1928.

Take a look at this EAA video offering a glimpse into 1920’s air travel. It’s hard to imagine that less than thirty years later, Boeing would fly the first 707 airliner.

Addison and his Boeing Model 40C will be touring the country this summer, if you get a chance, check it out.



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